Our Blog
Welcome to our blog page where we will add new articles to keep you up to date with the latest practice news.
Understanding Fleas and Ticks: An Essential Guide for Pet Owners
As a devoted pet owner, you undoubtedly want the best for your furry friends. Their health and happiness are paramount, which is why it's crucial to understand the common threats posed by fleas and ticks. These tiny pests can cause significant discomfort and serious health issues for your pets if…Read more
Summer Perils for Pets and How to Avoid Them
As the warm rays of summer fill our days with sunshine and outdoor adventures, it's important to remember that our furry friends also feel the effects of the heat. While summer can be a delightful season for pets, it also brings certain risks that owners need to be aware of.…Read more
Gardening Safety For Pet Owners
Common Plants and Substances to Avoid As spring blossoms and gardens come to life with vibrant colors, many of us find solace and joy in nurturing our outdoor spaces. However, for pet owners, there's more to consider than just the aesthetics of our gardens. Our furry friends, with their curious nature,…Read more
Why Independent Veterinary Practices Are Great!
We wanted to write about something that’s been buzzing in the vet world lately: the recent CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) report into corporately owned UK veterinary practices. Yeah, we know, sounds pretty official and boring, right? But stick with us because it's actually super relevant to you and your…Read more
Cats At The Vets
One of the biggest stresses in a cat’s life is the (at least) annual trip to the vet! As a profession we have learnt a huge amount about cats and what makes them happy and what upsets them. And as a practice we have embraced this to minimise the levels of…Read more
Dogs At The Vets
Over the years we have learnt a lot about dog behaviour and what triggers awkward behaviour. A major leap forwards was when the veterinary profession embraced the concept of early socialisation. Early socialisation means exposing a young dog (preferrable from a puppy) to as many sounds, smells, sights and experiences as…Read more
Choosing Pet Insurance
In the modern veterinary practice we have the means to diagnose and treat a great many more conditions than ever before and with the increasing knowledge of the average person, expectations for treatment are also higher. Expectations for emergency services to almost parallel human facilities and the labour costs of…Read more
Talking New Puppies
PUPPIES!! We love puppies! And we would love to welcome your new puppy to our family as soon as he or she comes home. Even if they have had all their injections and don’t need anything doing please bring them down to see us so we can talk about all the things…Read more
Environmental Policy
As an organisation that cares about animals of all types, we are acutely aware of the environmental impact that we, as a society, are having on the world. Our practice is dedicated to reducing and minimising the amount of waste we produce, the nature of the waste and how it needs…Read more